The History of Cocaine Anonymous Group
Curated by the Historians, Archivists and Members of Cocaine Anonymous
The theme of the convention was a play on a popular 1990s Volkswagen television commercial that used the made-up word ‘Fahrvergnügen’ and featured stick figures. 26th CA World Convention: Farfrumüsin May 27-31, 2010 The Hilton Milwaukee City Center 509 West Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53202 Private collection, Michael C., Utah
Embroidered polo shirt created for the Cigar Aficionados of C.A. (CACA) meeting held during the 34th World Convention: Celebrate C.A. Without Borders June 28-30 and July 1-2, 2018 Le Centre Sheraton Hotel 1201 Rene-Levesque West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3B2L7 Private collection, Michael C., Utah
For many years, CAWS Conventions would sell a refillable mug that would allow the user to get ‘endless’ coffee from the Hospitality Room. Not positive this cup was for that purpose or just a general memorabilia item. BTW, it is hard to get an image of a black-on-black design…haha Private Collection, Michael C., Utah
Shirts created for the members of the Host and Information Committee at the 29th CA World Convention: A Splash of Serenity: May 23-27, 2013 The Westin Beach Resort & Spa 321 North Ft. Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 Private collection, Michael C., Utah
First South Africa Area Convention, March 21-23, 2014 Altelekker Youth Camp, 65 32nd St, Doornkloof, Pretoria East, 0062, South Africa Shirt is embroidered with blue thread. A NewsGram article written by someone who attended this convention can be found in the 2nd Quarter 2014 NewsGram article – https://historyofca.org/wp-content/uploads/newsgram/2014Q02_Newsgram.pdf Private Collection, Michael C., Utah
This was the second South Africa Convention held March 20-22, 2015. ‘Jozi’ is the local nickname for Johannesburg. If you look closely, you can see the Johannesburg skyline outline on the shirt. The convention took place in a building on the grounds of the Heron Bridge College, No 36 on the R114 Nietgedacht, Fourways, Johannesburg, … Read more
In 1988, there was no easy access to the internet and long distance phone calls (charged by the minute) were not an option for many people. The way you got info about this upcoming convention was to send an letter of inquiry to a Post Office (P.O.) Box. See Page 4 of the NewsGram, Dec … Read more
The shirt design was created before the wide spread usage of the C.A. logo with the double circles. It was also create way before we had the Statement of Use policy outlining how the C.A. logo could be used. 1st Arizona Convention Sun Sand & Serenity Mar 20-22, 1987 Arizona Area Archives
Well loved and used keyring from the first Arizona Convention. March 20-22, 1987 Arizona Area Archives
5th Arizona Convention Celebration of Freedom July 5-7, 1991 The design was created well before C.A. had the Statement of Policy outlining the proper way to use the C.A. logo. I love that they put a very small registered mark after the text CA in the working “Fifth Annual Arizona CA Convention” Arizona Area Archives
1993 7th Arizona Convention July 9-11, 1993 Arizona Area Archives
1992 6th Arizona Convention April 17-19, 1992 Arizona Area Archives
Idaho Area Celebrate Around the World Casino Night March 14, 2015 Private Collection, Michael C., Utah
Utah Area 23rd Annual Rockies Convention September 27-30th, 2012 Park City, UT 84060
Limited edition hoodie sold at the 2024 CAWS Convention in Holland. Private Collection, Rose J., Idaho
36th Unity Days Twin Falls, Id June 21-23, 2024 Private collection, Rose J., Idaho
37th Unity Days Twin Falls, ID June 20-21, 2025 Private Collection, Rose J., Idaho
This shirt was sold at the 2025 Conference in Dallas, TX, as a pre-convention fundraiser for the upcoming 2028 CAWS Convention to be held in Scotland.
This adorable stuffed Highland Cow was sold at the 2025 Conference as a pre-convention fundraiser for the upcoming 2028 CAWS Convention to be held in Scotland. C.A. World Service Office
This stuffed panda was sold at the 2025 Conference in Dallas, TX, as a fundraiser for the China Area.